The species name refers to the three horn-like fruit pods. The flower structure is similar to that of Rocket Larkspur (Consolida ajacis), which is often cultivated in gardens and may escape to roadsides and waste places; it has only one pistil. Spring Larkspur is the most frequently seen species of Delphinium east of the Plains states. Tall Larkspur (D. exaltatum) reaches a height of 6 (1.8 m) and is leafier, with more flowers; it occurs from Ohio and Pennsylvania south to North Carolina and Tennessee, and in Missouri.

Value to Beneficial Insects

Propagation

Description: Propagate by seed or division. Seed Collection: Seeds are formed dry in a pod, which call for close observation in order to collect seeds before they are thrown out. Seed Treatment: Not Available Commercially Avail: yes